August 11, 2011

Is it possible?

Is it possible to remember all of the little details I love during the day?  Probably not.  I sure hope I remember most of them, though.  I never want to forget the way Elyse still fits in my arms when I scoop her up in her towel after bath time.  I never want to forget the way her little toes barely peek over the edge of our couch as she sits close during story time.  I hope I always remember the way Emily holds her arms up in the air and waves her little hands around, just begging for me to pick her up.  I hope I never forget her baby smell when she's too big for me to hold in the middle of the night.  I want to remember the sound of every giggle & the sight of every little dance they do.  I hope I can commit to memory the way they light up when they see Daddy walk in a room & the way they play together.  I hope the phrase, "Mommy, can we cuddle on the couch?" never goes away.  (Okay, that one might end up a little weird in a few years, but I'm trying not to think of it that way...)  I'd be a happy woman if I could just keep putting one on each hip for a long time.  (Again, I know it's a bit creepy to think of that one long-term.  You get my drift.)  These little-kiddo moments are getting to me lately as I see my girls growing so fast.  I love them, and I know I'll love them as they get older, too.  I also know these moments disappear far too quickly.  The moments of girly gibberish & slobbery kisses I will miss.  The dirty diapers, I will not.  BUT, until the day when they're gone, I plan to keep recording each of the sweet memories.  I never want to forget my little girls.

3 comments:

jeileenbaylor said...

LOVE this! It just melted me heart and reminded me that's one of the main reasons I have a blog is to keep track of all of those little things. I hope I never forget either. These are such precious moments! Love you friend :)

Sarah Kate Branine said...

just thinking of you as I ate yet another ginger cookie. Job should probably weigh about 5 pounds by now;-)

praying for your family........

janethelland said...

It was so fun to catch up on your blog!!! Love you